On Mondays, we do grocery shopping. On Wednesdays, we go to the library. And on Tuesdays, we wear pajamas. My children know this now. If we happen to have something scheduled on a Tuesday, they gasp and say, "But Mom, that means you have to get dressed!" We didn't always do things this way. But for this current season of life, Pajama Tuesday is a must. You see, I am an introvert. In simple terms, that means that I recharge by being alone. And let me tell you, as a homeschooling … [Read more...]
Books and Things: October-December 2018
Even though I haven't been updating here, I did manage to fit in several books over the past few months. Here's what I've been reading lately. Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. I got this one from the library because of my current books-to-movies/tv obsession, and it's been super popular lately. And I started it, got about a third of the way in, and just...didn't pick it up again for awhile. I don't know if it was the characters, or the footnotes (appreciated for their … [Read more...]
Books and Things: September 2018
Ah, September. The time when I realize that I don't have a lot of free time any more, but I still really want to read and watch all the things. And all the library holds are in. And all the fall tv shows are back. And... Books Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. I almost finished this one in time to include it in last month's review, but I fell about 50 pages short. So here it is! I had read one of Liane Moriarty's books before (this one), and while I liked the writing style, I wasn't … [Read more...]
Books and Things: August 2018
We've settled into a bit more of a routine, and in between job hunting (finally found one!) and school planning, I still had time for some entertainment. Here's what caught my eye in August. Books The Fates Divide by Veronica Roth. I read the ebook on my phone through my library app. I enjoyed continuing the story with Akos and Cyra from Carve the Mark, but I felt like this book dragged a little bit in terms of how much actually happened plot wise. There was a point that I was very … [Read more...]
100 Days of Real Food On A Budget (Plus Weeknight Chicken Tandoori Recipe!)
If you've been around here for any period of time, you know that we cook mostly real food, we eat mostly gluten free, and we live on a fairly tight budget. And you also know that I like to give props to some of my favorite cookbook authors when they have recipes that fit with that way of eating. So I was thrilled to be invited to get a sneak peek at the new 100 Days of Real Food On A Budget cookbook from Lisa Leake. We've loved cooking from Lisa's first two cookbooks, and I have no doubt … [Read more...]